SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER

Summary

Firefighting And Rescue Services

Summary continued fight airfield and structural fires, perform crash and rescue operations, and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards.

1. As the Station Chief, provides immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at a fire station for an assigned shift.

2. Directs the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash-rescue trucks.

3. Supervises the performance of crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger).

4. Supervises the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; hazardous materials (HAZMAT) containment and control duties; and/or Basic Life Support duties.

5. Supervises the rescue of personnel and immediate first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.

6. Supervises the maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Complies with health, safety, security, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Job Description

Firefighting And Rescue Services

Summary continued fight airfield and structural fires, perform crash and rescue operations, and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards.

1. As the Station Chief, provides immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at a fire station for an assigned shift.

2. Directs the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash-rescue trucks.

3. Supervises the performance of crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger).

4. Supervises the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; hazardous materials (HAZMAT) containment and control duties; and/or Basic Life Support duties.

5. Supervises the rescue of personnel and immediate first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.

6. Supervises the maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Complies with health, safety, security, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.